Romantik Hotel-Restaurant

Altenberger Hof

Special occasions need a special setting to spend beautiful hours with family and friends. Whether it's a wedding vow, a milestone birthday or a family reunion - the elegant charm of our rooms and the picturesque backdrop of Altenberg Cathedral will add a special sparkle to your celebration. We take care of the details and ensure that you celebrate carefree with individual planning, excellent cuisine and professional service. Whether romantic-elegant or stylish-rustic - a unique ambience with versatile possibilities awaits you. How about a stylish dinner wedding or an elegant reception in the herb garden?

Our tip: Celebrate on Fridays! 
It doesn't always have to be Saturday. Because they are scarce in our calendar and quickly booked up. Especially in summer. That's why we've come up with something special for you: on Fridays we offer you a Black&White discount of 5 percent on our wedding package. And because some of our service providers also discount their offers during the week, it pays off.

Our ballroom captivates with its romantic elegance. The light-flooded room has a unique flair with parquet flooring, wood panelling in light décor and French wallpaper, which makes every celebration glamorous. Festively decorated, generous celebrations can be held here, accompanied by our excellent cuisine, which conjures up rich buffets as well as stylish dinners. The hall is located on the first floor of our main building and is accessible by lift.

This is what awaits you: 

• Room size 100sqm
• Window front with a view of the idyllic greenery along the Dhünn river 
• Parquet flooring

Usage options: 

• The room can accommodate up to 64 people. Round tables for up to 8 people give your celebration an intimate setting.
• Row seating for up to 80 people is possible for wedding ceremonies.

Just a stone's throw away from our main house, next to St. Mark's Chapel, is the Küchenhof. Once the farmyard of the Cistercian monks, you will find here a perfect location to celebrate in a family atmosphere and the minimalist charm of the monastic ambience in a carefree yet elegant way. The herb garden next to it is also inviting, and it is not only in high summer that its dreamy charms come into play.

Perfect for celebrations with up to 48 guests, seated at round tables with up to 8 people. A maximum of 60 people can be seated here for a standing reception.

The former Kristallsaal with its traditional-classic charm is ideal for smaller festive occasions. Whether family or representative - this hall can be individually designed for any occasion. The adjoining outdoor terrace is perfect for framing your celebration with a reception or an aperitif. The hall is located on the ground floor at the back of our main building and is barrier-free.

On just under 60 sqm, there is room for between 20 and 40 people at round or rectangular banquet tables. 

If you want to celebrate a smaller party in an elegant ambience, we offer a separate room in our St. Markus restaurant. Named in the tradition of the place after a Cistercian monastery in France, the large outdoor terrace adjoins the light-flooded room and offers a picturesque view of Altenberg Cathedral.

Up to 20 people can be seated here and enjoy their own terrace with a view of the cathedral in summer or the fireplace in winter. 

Take a deep breath and set off on a voyage of discovery through the Bergisches Land in the midst of rolling hills and rustic stream valleys. The Odenthal theme trails offer fantastic views as far as the Rhine plain with Cologne Cathedral, but also exciting traces of the past and typical mountain half-timbered houses. The region's lifeline is the Dhünn river, along whose course you can take a relaxed hike to the Great Dhünn Dam. 

A hiking bus supplements the well-developed network of paths and connects the towns of Wermelskirchen, Altenberg, Odenthal, Bergisch Gladbach and Rösrath from April to November. You can view the current flyer here. 

Versatile routes through idyllic river valleys or over heights with wonderful views invite mountain bikers as well as racing bike pros and families to cycle. Using the simple node system, you can put together routes according to your own needs. At weekends and on public holidays between July and October, the Bergisches Fahrradbus will take you to the starting point of your route. 

Our tip:
Cycle the Dhünnrunde from Odenthal through the Dhünn floodplain, to where the river flows into the Rhine at Leverkusen. 

One of the most beautiful Gothic churches in Germany and the landmark of the Bergisch region is located directly opposite the hotel: Altenberg Cathedral. You can experience the impressive sound of the organ at one of the more than 100 concerts. During a walk around the cathedral, the historic buildings tell the story of the former Cistercian monastery. Also plan a detour to the Romanesque pillar basilica of St. Pancras and the witches' well in nearby Odenthal. 

Experience the picturesque landscape in the Dhünn valley in the company of donkeys. In the presence of the animals, you will experience the landscape in your own way and notice things that you might otherwise have carelessly walked past. Perfect for families and all those who want to enjoy nature at a slower pace. 

Would you like to gain an insight into the secrets of Cistercian architecture and life? A guided tour of the BERGIAN DOM invites you to look and linger, to listen and, of course, to pray, and bears witness to the faith of times past and to the coexistence of two confessions.

Handicrafts, Christmas decorations and a gastronomic village await you again this year on the second Advent weekend, from 01 to 04 December 2022, on Thursdays from 17:00 to 21:00, on Fridays from 15:00 to 21:00, on Saturdays from 11:00 to 21:00, and on Sundays from 11:00 to 19:00 with a nostalgic atmosphere directly in front of the fantastic backdrop of Altenberg Cathedral.